News
Catch up on what we’re working on, from project updates to fundraising campaigns, behind-the-scenes moments, and ways you can get involved.
February 17, 2025
Renowned garden historian Advolly Richmond joins Village Water as new AmbassadorÂ
Join us in welcoming Advolly and supporting our vision of reaching everyone, everywhere with safe water, leaving no one behind.Â
October 15, 2026
Global Handwashing Day: How Safe Water Is Making a Difference at School
Every day, handwashing helps protect children from illness, keeping them healthy, confident and ready to learn. This Global Handwashing Day, we’re celebrating the impact that access to safe water, sanitation and handwashing facilities can have on students and teachers. At Likuma Primary School in Zambia, 617 students and 13 teachers now have access to facilities […]
October 11, 2026
International Day of the Girl, Celebrating Girls and Their Ambitions
Access to safe water, sanitation and menstrual health support plays an important role in helping girls stay healthy, attend school with confidence and focus on their education. When these essentials are available, girls can spend less time worrying about their basic needs and more time thinking about their future. At 13 years old, Anarine is […]
October 5, 2026
International Teachers’ Day: Celebrating Teachers and the Power of Safe Water
This International Teachers’ Day, we celebrate teachers’ commitment to their students and recognise the role that safe water plays in helping schools become healthier and more productive places to learn and work. One of those teachers is Chilomo, who has been teaching English, Science and Home Economics in Zambia. Before improvements to her school’s water […]
August 24, 2026
Village Water Welcomes New Trustees
This year we welcomed Becky Butcher, Simran Gill, Madison Kirby and Natalie Lanagan to the Village Water Board of Trustees. Bringing a wealth of experience from across the charity, development and private sectors, our new trustees will help guide Village Water as we work with local partners and communities in Zambia and Mozambique. Becky Butcher is an international development specialist with knowledge in managing multi-country […]
July 31, 2026
Celebrating African Women’s Day
Across Zambia, women like Memory are helping their communities grow stronger and build a better future. In Lusanga ward, Zambia, Memory is breaking barriers and creating lasting change for her family and neighbours. As one of only two female Area Pump Minders (APM) in her ward, she has stepped into a role traditionally held by men and ensuring safe water is available for her community. Recently, […]
July 8, 2026
A sit down with our Finance Manager
When Kelvin first found Village Water 13 years ago, he wasn’t searching for a career in international development. While looking for volunteer opportunities to support his accounting qualifications, he came across a volunteer role with Village Water. What began as a way to gain experience quickly became something much more meaningful. “I loved that such a small team, with […]
May 22, 2026
A sit down with our former CEO
Clare’s journey with Village Water began long before she officially joined the organisation in 2011. With a background in teaching and education charities, Clare later completed a master’s degree in international development before moving to Bolivia. Although she was offered a role there, she chose to return to the UK to stay closer to family, […]
May 5, 2026
World Hand Hygiene Day
Every year on World Hand Hygiene Day, we are reminded that something as simple as washing hands with soap and safe water can save lives, improve health, and create brighter futures for children around the world. At schools where access to safe water and sanitation is limited, hand hygiene is often a challenge. Without proper facilities, children are more vulnerable […]
March 22, 2026
World Water Day
Today is World Water Day, and this year’s theme, Water & Gender, shines a powerful light on how access to safe water can transform the lives of women and girls around the world. In rural communities across Zambia and Mozambique, something as simple as having safe water close to home can change everything. Women and girls […]
March 8, 2026
International Women’s Day: When Safe Water Changes a Woman’s Story
At 24 years old, Thelma is a mother of three living in rural Mozambique. Each day, she used to walk three hours to the river to collect water for her family. The journey was long and exhausting, and the water she carried home was not safe to drink. Without reliable access to safe water, sickness was common in the […]
February 26, 2026
A sit down with our CEO
Ian Stone has been part of Village Water (VW) for over 13 years, witnessing the organisation mature from a small but impactful charity, into the organisation it is today. In this piece, Ian reflects on how he first became involved, the challenges faced along the way, and what lies ahead for the charity. Choosing Work That Matters Ian began volunteering with VW after studying […]
December 3, 2025
Village Water feature on BBC Radio 4 Appeal: Bringing Safe Water to Children In Mozambique
Did you miss our BBC Radio 4 Appeal? Don’t worry, you can still listen here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002mmby . In rural Mozambique, Lucas used to miss school regularly. His family’s well ran dry far too often, and the local toilets were unsafe. Fetching water took hours, and illness was common. Everything changed when Village Water installed a solar-powered water system and safe toilets in […]